The Black Key
The Black Key

Author: Amy Ewing

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0062235869

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The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Lone City trilogy, which began with The Jewel, a book BCCB said "will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass's The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless." For too long, Violet and the people of the outer circles of the Lone City have lived in service of the royalty of the Jewel. But now, the secret society known as the Black Key is preparing to seize power. While Violet knows she is at the center of this rebellion, she has a more personal stake in it—for her sister, Hazel, has been taken by the Duchess of the Lake. Now, after fighting so hard to escape the Jewel, Violet must do everything in her power to return not only to save Hazel, but the future of the Lone City.

Black Key Incubus
Black Key Incubus

Author: James Schleisman

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-06

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780578986487

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Norman Castor isn't your average love-deprived witch. He's quirky, shy, and can count his successful spells and satisfying relstionships on one hand. But why do both have to be so...complicated? They say love and magic don't mix, but who says he can't use one to acquire the other? Norman will do whatever it takes to master both-even if it means breaking the greatest magical taboo in the world: summoning a demon.Caliban is a demon prince born to ascend a throne he never wanted. As a result, Cal struggles to find an identity for himself outside his family's nefarious political schemes. Against his will, Cal is forced to enter the Inferni Kai'ba-a winner-takes-all demon battle royale that will decide the next king of Hell. As Cal is summoned to represent his family in the tournament, he finds himself face-to-face with a handsome blonde witch named Norman...who happens to be his soulmate.In a world where magic is power and demons are feared, Black Key Incubus follows the story of Norman and Caliban as they confront the supernatural forces that threaten to tear them apart. But will their love be strong enough to make it out of the Inferni Kai'ba alive?

The Blackness of Black
The Blackness of Black

Author: William David Hart

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-10-16

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 179361587X

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This book explores the relations among blackness, antiblackness, and Black people within the discourse of the blackness of black. This critical discourse developed during the last two decades as scholars explored what Saidiya Hartman describes as the afterlife of slavery. Hartman’s concept, which argues for a troubling continuity between the status of enslaved and emancipated Black people, is the pivot between discursive tributaries and trajectories. Tributaries of the discourse of the blackness of black comprise five foundational concepts: Frantz Fanon’s “phobogenic blackness,” Orlando Patterson’s “social death,” Cedric Robinson’s “racial capitalism and the black radical tradition,” and Hortense Spillers’ “flesh.” The book traces three trajectories within the afterlife of slavery: Frank Wilderson’s “ Afropessimism,” Fred Moten’s “generative blackness,” and Calvin Warren’s “black nihilism.” This ensemble of concepts enable us to understand what is at state in how we understand the relations among blackness, antiblackness, and Black people.

The Jewel
The Jewel

Author: Amy Ewing

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 006223580X

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New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing delivers a dark and riveting tale that "will have fans of Oliver’s Delirium, Cass’s The Selection, and DeStefano’s Wither breathless.”* The Jewel has many meanings: wealth, beauty, royalty. But for Violet, the Jewel has always meant servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet is destined for the Jewel. She is trained as a surrogate for the elite and is bought by the Duchess of the Lake at auction. And she quickly learns that beneath the Jewel’s glittering façade lies the cruelty, backstabbing, and hidden violence that have become the royal way of life. Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life...all while fighting for her survival. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess’s control. A forbidden love sparks. But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom. *BCCB

The Little Black Book for Managers
The Little Black Book for Managers

Author: John Cross

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-14

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1118744233

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A smart, small book for any manager’s pocket. In every manager’s career there are moments where decisions need to be made in order to achieve success and this smart, nicely packaged little book can be there to help each time. The trick to succeeding in these moments is to identify each of these situations ahead of time and understand how to act and what to do to reduce the chances of failure. That is exactly what The Little Black Book for Managers has done. The authors have listed a whole host of situations most managers face, based on thousands of personal experiences, and have mapped out how to deal with each situation. The book contains specific examples of words and phrases that can be used as well as illustrations and exercises to analyse your current performance. It is short on waffle and high on practical wisdom. It is designed to be dipped in and out of – reached for whenever a situation arises. This is a practical support tool for managers at all levels, from shop-floor supervisor to main board director. The Little Black Book for Managers explains how to deal with scenarios such as; Having a lack of confidence to deal with other people in the way that is needed Times when you have to assert your authority more Allocating critical work. Who to choose? Needing to get extra effort from the team when under pressure Incentivising Delegation Having to deal with under-performers Personality clashes between work colleagues Managing a meeting with senior leaders

Me and My Piano Part 2
Me and My Piano Part 2

Author: Fanny Waterman

Publisher: Faber Music Ltd

Published: 2020-04-22

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0571591183

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Me And My Piano Part 2 takes the young pianist step-by-step through the early stages of piano technique, first with separate hands, then with a sequence of very easy pieces for hands together. All use a constant five finger hand position in the key of C major. Games and puzzles give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes and songs introducing characters such the Ostrich, Sammy Squirrel and the Old Man with the Beard! Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood's Me And My Piano series is probably the UK's most widely-used and biggest selling piano method. It is now published in a new edition including a new larger size, improved layout making it easier to read, a clean new look with new typesetting and music-setting and the instantly recognisable cover designs have been updated for extra vibrancy. Enchantingly illustrated, in full-colour throughout, this essential and irresistible book will encourage the young pianist to expand his or her learning in the most enjoyable way. This is the full eBook edition in fixed-layout format.

Starshot
Starshot

Author: A.R. Knight

Publisher: Black Key Books

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1946554200

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Kaishi thinks the thing that crashed from the stars is the answer to her prayers. It has other ideas. Caught between warring factions, Kaishi and her tribe face extinction. When a burning meteor lights up the night, Kaishi investigates and finds a voice with answers for everything, with secrets that could let Kaishi save her people. All Kaishi has to do is promise to follow Its orders. But all promises have a price… unknown to Kaishi, a hunter comes from across the stars, seeking to take away Kaishi’s newfound hopes. A living weapon, this creature has one goal: kill what Kaishi found, and all who have touched it. Starshot is the first book The Skyward Saga, a completed sci-fi adventure series that features mind-bending alien encounters, far-future action, devious villains, and a heroine that won’t stop fighting. If you like fast-paced, action-driven science fiction with a new twist on the alien encounter story, you’ll love A.R. Knight’s Starshot and the entire Skyward Saga. Grab Starshot and start your interstellar adventure today!

Key West
Key West

Author: Norma Jean Sawyer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780738506845

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Known best as a vacation destination and home to artists, beach bums, and celebrities, Key West also boasts a proud African-American heritage that has its roots in the immigration of Caribbean settlers in the late 1800s. Bringing with them valuable skills, such as shipbuilding and other marine trades, and a strong sense of family and community, these immigrants and their descendants made significant contributions to the life of this unique island.

The White Rose
The White Rose

Author: Amy Ewing

Publisher: Lone City Trilogy

Published: 2015-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781406347586

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Violet Lasting is no longer Lot 197; she has escaped surrogacy and is on the run in the Lone City. In this sequel to The Jewel, Violet and her friends are fighting for survival. Nowhere is safe - and never will be - unless Violet can help Lucien destroy the royalty.Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Matched, this is the second book in the Lone City trilogy, following on from Amy Ewing's shocking and compelling debut novel, The Jewel. Violet, Ash and Raven have escaped the palace of the Duchess of the Lake, but Regimentals are hunting for them across the city. Nowhere is safe, and they are dependent on Lucien and his secret society for survival. If they can reach the safety of the White Rose then Violet may be able to help Lucien in his plan to rescue more surrogates. For one surrogate, however, it is already too late. Violet's best friend, Raven, is pregnant. And in the Jewel, surrogates cannot survive giving birth.